Passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on October 22, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Cecil was born to Joshua and Sophia Randell on December 17, 1932 in Williamsport, NL. He married Ida Randell on November 10, 1952 and they had five children; Barbara, Garry, Wayne, Jerry, and Barry. Keith was born to Barbara and Cecil, and Ida raised him as their own. Cecil and Ida resettled their family from Williamsport in 1969. They moved to Bide Arm for two years and then to Englee in 1971, where they built their home and raised their family. Cecil was a man who could put his hand to any job, a proper jack of all trades. There was no job that he would not take on. He was a home builder and also a boat builder. Over the years he worked on the whale plant, a whale boat, he sawed logs and even spent two years as a teacher. However, fishing was his calling. He leaves to mourn his Wife Ida, Daughter Barbara, Sons Garry (Brenda), Wayne (Marlene), Jerry, Barry (Kathy), Keith (Nadine) as well as six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Cecil was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He was the last of his family. Cecil slipped peacefully away into the presence of the Lord on October 22 at the St. Anthony Hospital. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 with Major Collins officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre's Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger funeral director.
SMITH, HARVEY NEHEMIAH EARLE
Passed away on October 21, 2016 at his Private Residence in Cooks Harbour at the age of 71 years. He leaves to mourn his Niece Tammy (Claude); Great-Niece Lilly; Nephew Ephriam (Jennifer); Brother Leavitt Smith; Sisters Linda Hedderson, Rose Desmaris (Keith). Marilyn Saunders, Jessie Coulbourne (Tony), Elsie Osmond, Lucinda Colbourne (Lorne); Nieces and Nephews Scott, Brett, Sharon, Mary, Marie, Stacey, Kim, Amy, Melanie, Michelle, Michael, Lori, Lorenda as well as many other great nieces and nephews; as well as special friends Alex, Alpheaus, and Julie Smith. He was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Florence Smith, Brother Stanley Smith, Nephew Levi Colbourne and Brothers-in-law William Hedderson and Havner Saunders. Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Cooks Harbour from where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 11:00 am with Rev. Diane Smith officiating with interment following in the Wild Bight Branch Anglican Cemetery. Funeral Services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
STRANGEMORE, MARJORIE
Passed away peacefully at the John M. Gray Centre in St. Anthony on October 21, 2016 at the age of 90 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and long memories her children: Monte (Christine), Rendell, Kevin (Marlene), Joy (Charles), Ivy Grace; Brothers Willis (Rita), Bruce, Albert, Morgan (Linda); Eight Grandchildren; Seven Great-grandchildren as well as a large circle of family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Everton; her parents Frederick and Jane Colbourne; special Uncle John Colbourne; Sister Florence, Irene, and Beryl. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home in St. Anthony from where the funeral service took place on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 11:00 am with Rev. Katie Flynn officiating. Interment followed in the St. Anthony Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
PITTMAN, BRIDGET
Passed away peacefully at St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital in St. Johns on October 19, 2016 at the age of 90 years. She leaves to mourn her children: Michael John (Madelyn), Theresa (Bud), William James (Jane), Mary (John Joe), Primus (Christine), Ronald (Gloria), Shelia (Hughie), Melvin (Mary), Maurice (Wanda), Eileen (Matthias), Christine (Royal), Lorraine (Lawrence); Brother Edmund (Irene); In-Laws Geraldine (Late William Lawless “Bill”). Marie Pittman (Late Joseph Pittman), Bertha Pittman (Late Michael John Pittman), Irene Pittman, Primus Pittman, Melina Gould (Late Pius Gould), Maxwell Gould (Late Theresa Gould) as well as a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and Friends. She was predeceased by her parents Maurice Lawless (Benji) and Amelia Elizabeth Hynes as well as the families of her brothers and sisters-in-law. Visitation was held at the Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Bird Cove from where the funeral service was held on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11 am with Fr. Ted Slaman officiating. Interment followed. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
SIMMS, FANNIE
Passed away peacefully at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony at the age of 87 years. Fannie Simms was born on March 14. 1929 to William and Annie Hancock of Roddickton. On December 14, 1944 she was married to Frederick Simms of Woodstock, NL and blessed with seven children. Fannie was a hard worked and for a number of years worked at the local fish plant. She was also a faithful member of LOBA for many years. Fannie was widowed at an early age (45) but continued to carry out her regular duties of running a home and raising a family alone. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children Joy (Pleman) Weir, Grant (Margaret), Wilfred (Wavey), David (Judy), Shirley (Hedley) Randell, and Guy (Donna). She also leaves seventeen grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; Sisters Hazel Brenton, Irene Jacobs, Rowena Hopkins and a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Simms and son George. Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee from where the funeral service was held on October 19th, 2016 with Major Maurice Collins officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
CHAMBERS, HILDA
Passed away at the Health Science Centre, St. John's in her 77th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her two sons: Terrence (Lucy), Troy (Trudy), four daughters: Regina (Larry), Jane (Louis), Trudy (Lyndon), Anne (Garfield). Grandchildren: Neil, Jody, Mark, Chad, Ryan, Jilda (Abbie), Hope, Gina, Zane, Daniel and Tristan. Great grandchildren: Georgia, Joelle, Mila and Logan. Brother, Earl (Rose), Sisters: Irene, Vivian (Kirby), Alma (Stedman).She is predeceased by husband of 56 years, Leslie Chambers, Parents: Jacob & Blanche Gould. Brother, Roland (Ethel), Sisters: Josie (Angus), Jane (Isaac), Amelia (Harold), Shirley (Curtis), Mary Ann (Baxter).Visitation was held at the Anglican Church in Bear Cove from where the funeral service took place on October 18th at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Omar Reyes officiating. Burial followed in the Bear Cove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
HILLIER, CASSIE VINE
Passed away October 6, 2016 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 78 years. She Leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her Husband of 62 years, Allan Hillier; Children Bob, Lawrence (Audrey), Glen (Shelly), Gary, Yvonne (George), Joann (Gene), Jennifer (Dean); Daughter-in-law Lesley; her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren; 1 brother, 8 sisters as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Fred and Gladys Burden, Son Scott, and Sister Florence. Visitation was held at the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral service was held on Sunday, October 9. 2016 at 2:00pm with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. Interment followed in the St. Lunaire-Griquet Pentecostal Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.
DEMPSTER, WALLACE MANOAH WILLIAM
Wallace Dempster, 73, of Nameless Cove passed away at Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony on October 5th, 2016. Wallace had made the Ivy Durley Place his home for the past few months, where he soon made friends with the residents and staff. He was looking forward to spending the winter there with them. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children Shawn (Connie), Shona (Amos), and his three grandchildren Kyle, Kendall, and Laci. He is predeceased by his wife Ellen, parents Maude & Richard, two brothers Baxter and Dudley, and two sisters Irene and Margaret. Visitation was held at the Gospel Hall in Nameless Cove from where the funeral took place on October 8, 2016 with Eddie Barney and Edward Dredge officiating with internment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.
BARTLETT, BRIDGET (KEARNEY)
Passed peacefully away at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on September 30th, 2016. Bride was born in Croque; the youngest child of Francis and Catherine Kearney. In September 1951 she married Leo Bartlett of Fortune Arm and together they had twelve children, nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren. Bride spent most of her life as a devoted wife and mother. In 1972 the relocated to Griquet. Over the years Bride was a second mom to her children’s friends where her door was always open. She was employed at Fisher’s Products and Work until she retired. In 1991 she joined the St. Lunaire-Griquet Firettes and continued to support until 2015. Following her retirement she was instrumental in the opening of St. Monica’s Catholic Church and Cemetery in St. Lunaire-Griquet. In 2013 Bride moved into Shirley’s Haven in St. Anthony where she continued to be an active member of her new community. She was predeceased by her Husband Leo; Children Catherine, Ray, Kate, and Ben. Visitation was held at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in St. Lunaire-Griquet from where the funeral service was held on October 4. 2016 with Father Vitus Echedo Chidi officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
COMPTON, JOHN THOMAS
John loved to fish and spending time with his family. Especially his son, daughter and grandchildren. His family was his life. During his life, John was a fisherman and worked many years at the Salt Fish Store. He also framed homes. John was also a member of the Orange Lodge, Pillar of the community and a member of the Salvation Army Englee Corps Men’s Fellowship. Mr. John Thomas Compton of Englee passed away at the Lion’s Manor Nursing Home in Portugal Cove, NL on the 17th day of September 2016 at the age of 74 years. HE leaves to mourn with fond and loving memoires his Daughter Kim (Christopher) Martel of Sudbury, ON; Son Jamie(Sherry) of Paradise, NL; Grandchildren Samantha(Sudbury), Sabrina(Sudbury), Brandon(King’s Point), Rebecca(Springdale), Kyle(Paradise); Great Grandchildren Carter, Drayden, Roman of Sudbury, ON; Mia, and Cooper of King’s Point, Brothers Seymore(Miriam) of Englee; Roland(Englee); Francis(Stella) of Englee; Lloyd(Englee); Dave(Kathy) of Cape Brenton; George(Cheryl) of Cape Brenton; and Allan(Angela) of Englee; Sisters Evelyn Harklewood(Dayton, Ohio); Mable(Joe) Callahan of St. John’s; and Mary(Frank) Spence of Nova Scotia as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. HE was predeceased by his parents Archibald and Minnie Compton. Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Citadel In Englee from which the funeral service was held at 2:00pm on the 21st day of September 2016 with Pastor Maurice Collins officiating. Interment followed at the new Salvation Army Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.